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Madeline L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time is a beloved children’s novel, and it’s been adapted by Selma director Ava DuVernay. The film looks interesting, although reviews have been mixed. It’s opening early in a handful of theaters across Vermont.

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20 years ago, the Harry Potter series arrived in the US and became a massive hit. The South Burlington Barnes and Noble is celebrating the anniversary with a Harry Potter Book Night on February 3rd, from 6PM to 9PM.

Details:

Join us Saturday February 3rd at 6PM and help us kick off celebrations of the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone being published in the US!

We’ll be celebrating with giveaways, activities and fun for all ages! Dress in house colors or come as your favorite character. Meet fellow fans and help introduce new generations to the magic that we have come to know through Harry Potter!

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Comic fans will have an opportunity to check out an old-school comic show / swap in a couple of months. Hosted by Panel to Panel and Devil’s Dream, the Swap comics show will take place on Sunday, March 25th from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Essex Memorial Hall in Essex Junction.

Here’s the description:

Do you miss those comic shows of yore that were all about digging through bins of back issues?

Damn well bet that we do!

Do you want to immerse yourself in a World of Comics? Buy, sell and trade? Or maybe just stand around and bask in four-color glory?

Well, friend, it’s all going down at SWAP THING!

More comics! Less cosplay!

Admission is FREE! Seriously! Just show up and dive in!

Got comics you want to part with? Reserve a table and set up your stuff! 6′ tables are *only* $10! Don’t need a full table? Well, reserve half a table for $5! Dealers welcome!

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The Vermont Renaissance Faire has been going full steam the last couple of years, and those of you who are missing it will get a reprieve: the Winter Renaissance Faire is coming in March.

The event will be held on Saturday, March 3rd from 10AM to 7PM at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction.

The Winter Renaissance Faire, by the producers of the Vermont Renaissance Faire and Vermont Steampunk Expo, is a family-friendly event for all ages, featuring performance troupes including singers, musicians, acrobats and dancers; as well as medieval and Viking demonstrations of life on the battlefields of the old world.

With artisans and craft vendors—both local and from across New England—as well as mead, wine and, cider makers (including our sponsorGroennfell Meadery) patrons can find fascinating items and indulge their appetites with tasty treats from cultures around the world.

This year, the Winter Renaissance Faire will be held at the Champlain Valley Exposition, giving us more room and parking space for the attendees of this fabulous event.